Prevent Home and Tree Destruction with Ample Pruning this Fall.
Expert Tips on How and When to Prune in Atlanta.
Although the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina overshadows the devastation
caused by the 1998 tornados here in Atlanta, memories are clear among Dunwoody
area residents whose homes and properties were lost during that blustery fall
seven years ago.
Autumn arrived September 22 and stormy weather is bound to return. With it
comes an expert's warning to prune trees methodically to prevent or minimize
home and property damage. According to Barry Smith, owner of Arbor-Nomics Tree
Service, Atlanta homeowners should survey their property for susceptibilities
to heavy rains, tornados, lightening, and ice storms. States Barry, "Trees
that have been properly pruned will survive better than unpruned trees during
storms. "
Your trees have had all spring and summer, with sun and an overabundance of
rain, to grow. Take a look at them. Have the crowns of the trees gotten much
thicker? Are the branches hanging down over your roof or against your house?
Did the last few thunderstorms cause any breakage? Well, if so, then it might
be time to consider pruning them this fall.
Here are some considerations and tips on tree pruning in Atlanta:
- Overall, trees should be pruned every two years. Pruning, in general, makes
your trees healthier by getting rid of damaged or dead branches, increasing
the air flow in the tree which decreases the number of insects and eliminating
interior cross and rubbing branches so the energy goes to the exterior of
the tree.
- Pine trees should be pruned in the cooler weather. Pruning cuts are actually
injuries to a tree and, in the case of pines, there is less pine beetle activity
in cooler weather, which is healthier for the tree.
- Bradford Pears are abundant in Atlanta and create problems for homeowners
year round. They must be thinned out to get some of the weight out of the
tree, which will prevent splitting.
- Pruned trees give your landscape and property a cleaner and neater look.
Cutting lower limbs and/or thinning the interior of a tree allow sunlight
to penetrate through its branches and helps grass under the tree grow.
- Call a reputable company with a certified arborist or a degreed forester.
And make sure they have insurance. You can go to www.treecareindustry.org
and find a certified arborist near you.
The benefits of true pruning are many, but the most important benefit is to
decrease the risk of potential home or property damage.
About Arbor-Nomics Tree
Arbor-Nomics Tree has been caring for trees in Atlanta for over decade and
they've been given a "Best Pick" award for Tree Care in Atlanta by
Home Reports™ seven years in a row.
Their services include, but are not limited to, pruning, cabling, bracing,
soil fertility, consultations, tree removal, stump grinding and wildlife and
animal control. To find out more about the benefits of tree pruning, go to www.arbor-nomicstree.com
or call Arbor-Nomics Tree at 770-368-0072.
About Barry Smith
Barry Smith is the owner of Arbor-Nomics Tree, a local Atlanta tree care company.
He holds a Forestry degree from the University of Kentucky. Barry's tree care
experience spans 21 years and he worked for several tree care companies in Lexington
and Atlanta before becoming the owner of Arbor-Nomics Tree in Atlanta. He believes
in tree preservation versus removal and respects the environment.
"I believe that trees help to maintain equilibrium in our environment
and are very important to our survival."
You can write to Barry at barry@arbor-nomicstree.com.
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